The Write Hub Strokes

On Comments

As far as hubs are concerned, this one will be different for me. If you’ve read my profile, you know I’ve been around the block several times in my life. I prefer to write hubs about nonpolitical and non-religious things, but if you’ve read some of my comments, you know I don’t refrain from saying what I feel, as a person who has experienced life in its fullest. I don’t comment for points.

As a retired teacher, I know the power of the spoken and written word. All of us that are contributing to HubPages have the power of enhancing or destroying another person’s ego with our words. Remember to be kind and focus on the positives of another Hubber’s presentation and comment on the things done right. This, in essence, is a blogging site, where anyone with the courage to join, can attempt to expose his or her talents and dreams of success to the world.

An interesting Psychology Experiment

When I was in the university studying Psychology, I came across a study where members of a fraternity took a so-called female “wall flower” and roll- played that she was vivacious. They invited her to all the fraternity and sorority parties and everyone treated her as if she was actually one of the most desirable. Guess what? She became the most desirable. Therefore, the lesson is that you are what you believe you are. In all my years of teaching and playing gigs in various venues, I have always remembered that study. I try to maintain the rule of always seeing the positive in another person and commenting on that positive characteristic.

Empowering Others

We have at our fingertips the capability to empower those we touch, with our words. Writing is such an awesome power when done with an attitude of kindness, sincerity, and understanding of others. We all have our own opinions on certain issues, but we should consider and respect the opinions of others without a personal bias or hidden agenda. As Hubbers, we have the opportunity to make a difference with our ability to use the written word. Our hubs should be varied topics that we enjoy writing, but our comments to others should be respectful, considerate and positive. Many hubbers want feedback on their articles and we can be honest and give them tips without negative comments.

Why?

I am a person who has experienced many things in my life—not all good. As a seasoned science teacher, I’ve seen the look of despair in the eyes a child from a dysfunctional family. I’ve seen depression, alcoholism, and desperation in adults, when I worked as a musician in various bars throughout my life. I’m merely giving you my significant personal observations in retrospect. I am a Hubber, who fortunately has never had a negative comment. We’re all humans, who need acceptance in whatever tasks we endeavor. Did I always see things in an altruistic manner? No, of course not, but I think I’ve learned a lot over the years by observing the outcomes that positive and negative reinforcement plays in interpersonal behavior between all members of society. Hence, I like to write with passion and yet maintain compassion for others.

HubPages

I’m still relatively new to these pages and each day I look forward to finding new hubs that are interesting to me. While searching, I invariable find Hubs, which take me my surprise and expand my knowledge in new areas. The HubPages have become part of my daily routine as well as a refreshing retreat, when I’m not working on a manuscript. Happy Hubbing and thanks to all Hubbers for sharing on this electronic highway of endless possibilities.